A joint initiative between Synergy and the Science Teachers’ Association of Western Australia, the program was designed to address the comparatively low number of students choosing to study Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects by promoting creativity, exploration and experimentation.

Building
on the success of previous years, the 2019 challenge featured four regional
events in Bunbury, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie and Collie.

The
number of schools participating in the challenge has increased from about 64
schools in 2017 to 156 schools in 2019.

Energy Minister Bill Johnston said the competition is a great way for students to learn about renewable technologies and it encourages them to consider studying Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics subjects.